Vaccine Development Process

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What is the first step in vaccine development?

  • Preclinical Testing
  • Production of Antigen
  • Isolation and Characterization
  • Identification of Antigen (correct)

What is the purpose of preclinical testing in vaccine development?

  • To monitor the vaccine's safety and effectiveness after it's on the market
  • To evaluate the vaccine's safety and efficacy using cell cultures and animal models (correct)
  • To distribute the vaccine globally
  • To develop large-scale manufacturing processes

Which method is used to produce the antigen in large quantities during vaccine development?

  • Traditional farming methods
  • Genetic engineering (correct)
  • Vaccine distribution
  • Chemical synthesis

What is the final step in vaccine development before the vaccine is distributed globally?

<p>Post-Market Surveillance (C)</p>
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How have vaccines impacted diseases like pertussis and measles?

<p>Controlled formerly widespread infections and nearly eliminated certain diseases (C)</p>
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What is the purpose of isolating and characterizing the chosen antigen in vaccine development?

<p>To understand its properties and prepare for large-scale production (C)</p>
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What is the role of preclinical testing in vaccine development?

<p>To evaluate the vaccine’s safety and efficacy using cell cultures and animal models (C)</p>
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What is the main purpose of post-market surveillance in vaccine development?

<p>To monitor the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness after it’s on the market (D)</p>
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What method is used to produce antigens in large quantities during vaccine development?

<p>Biotechnological methods, such as recombinant DNA technology (B)</p>
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What impact have vaccines had on diseases like pertussis and measles?

<p>Controlled formerly widespread infections and nearly eliminated measles (D)</p>
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